Ovarian Endometrioma

An ovarian endometrioma is a cyst that is attached to the ovaries
and that contains tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrial tissue).
Endometriomas (also called endometrial or "chocolate" cysts) typically range in
size from 0.4 in. (1 cm) to
4 in. (10.2 cm).

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Healthwise Staff

Primary Medical Reviewer

Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical Reviewer

Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Current as of

March 12, 2014

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Last Updated:
March 12, 2014

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